Operations Planner

IO Associates; Bolton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace & defense manufacturer in Bolton is seeking an experienced Operations Planner to drive production efficiency. You will be responsible for shaping the manufacturing plan, scheduling production orders, and collaborating with engineering and supply chain teams to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. The role requires expertise in production planning and the skills to navigate fast-paced, low-volume production environments. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve production bottlenecks.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-mix environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed manufacturing plans for aerospace components.
• Schedule production orders based on customer demand.
• Collaborate with engineering on deviations and non-conformance issues.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP systems

Collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Operations Planner

A leading aerospace & defence manufacturer is expanding and looking for an experienced Operations Planner to help drive production efficiency, optimise workflow and ensure customers receive high-quality, precision-engineered products on time.

This is a key role within a growing organisation and perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-mix, low-volume environment and enjoys working closely with engineering, manufacturing and supply chain teams.

As an Operations Planner, you will be responsible for shaping and maintaining the manufacturing plan, ensuring resources are aligned and production runs smoothly. Your duties will include:

• Developing and maintaining detailed manufacturing plans and routings for aerospace components and assemblies
• Scheduling and prioritising production orders based on customer demand and delivery deadlines
• Working with procurement and materials teams to secure timely availability of parts, tooling and consumables
• Monitoring WIP and proactively resolving bottlenecks or delays
• Collaborating with engineering to address deviations, rework and non-conformance issues
• Supporting capacity planning, resource allocation and load levelling across production cells
• Maintaining accurate data in ERP/MRP systems
• Driving co...